Surprise visit from NATO chief Stoltenberg to Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg, who made a surprise visit to the Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Thursday, met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy.

Speaking at the joint press conference, Stoltenberg said he was honored to be in Kyiv and said, "Your leadership, the courage of your armed forces and the resilience of the Ukrainian people have inspired us all. Despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the start of the war, Russia's war of aggression continues to cause indescribable humanitarian suffering. continues.

"I visited Bucha this morning and was deeply moved by what I saw there. Russia's brutality against the Ukrainian people continues today.

"All those responsible must be held accountable. I also laid a wreath on the Memorial Wall on behalf of those who lost their lives in Ukraine. I pay my respects to all those who lost their lives defending their homeland, were injured, seen or not," he said.

'NATO IS WITH YOU'

Stating that they do not know when the war will end, Stoltenberg said, "We know that Russian aggression is a toxic pattern that must be stopped. So we must continue strengthening Ukraine’s armed forces. And we must ensure that robust, powerful arrangements are in place for Ukraine’s security. Ukraine’s rightful place is in the Euro-Atlantic family. Ukraine’s rightful place is in NATO. And over time, our support will help to make this possible. NATO is with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes."

(Ihlas News Agency)